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The JOURNAL

From Rockwell Automation and Our Partners

The JOURNAL from Rockwell Automation and Our Partners is a bimonthly magazine designed to educate engineers about leading-edge automation products and services from Rockwell Automation, as well as the complementary technology from the company's strategic partners.

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DEPARTMENTS

WEB EXCLUSIVES

COVER STORY

  • Performance in Focus —Manufacturing intelligence gathers control-system data so you can see the big picture.

FEATURES

  • Get One Version of the Truth — You need production reports you can act on, but it's tough when data comes from disparate sources through different reporting tools. Here's how you can change that.
  • How Partnering Helps You — The strength of a manufacturer's partnering network brings business value and competitive advantage.
  • High Rewards of Information Integration — Discover how the FactoryTalk platform helped a semiconductor equipment maker increase quality and boost cycle times by 50% — with a six-month ROI.
  • Plant Doubles Capacity — With Existing Staff — By using advanced process control, a water treatment facility streamlined EPA reporting, cut energy costs and doubled plant capacity without adding workers.
  • Collect and Report Process Data Reliably — A wastewater facility benefited from manufacturing intelligence by upgrading control software to enhance data management and reporting while minimizing maintenance costs.
  • How to Synchronize Controls Configuration Data — Follow these step-by-step tips for synchronizing data between your electrical design and control system configuration software.
  • Easy Wireless Control — How a water district upgraded from manual tank monitoring operations to reliable wireless SCADA control.
  • Quest for a Robust EtherNet/IP Network — Learn how to design and build a rugged and reliable physical media foundation to enable seamless plant-wide information sharing.